Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Beyer is a long-time cosponsor of measures to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines and bump stocks.
Context: The passage does not describe the measures' scope or exceptions.
Beyer is a long-time cosponsor of measures to ban assault weapons, reflecting his position that weapons of war have no place in American communities.
Context: The passage does not describe the ban's scope or exceptions.
Beyer supports the bipartisan Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, which would encourage states to temporarily remove firearm access from people in crisis. A petition from law enforcement or family members would be required.
Context: The measure is described as proposed legislation that encourages state action; the passage does not specify the petition process or decision standard.
Beyer has offered bills in the House to repeal tariffs imposed by Donald Trump and has supported court challenges to them. He argues that tariffs raise costs for American consumers and says removing them would help make life more affordable.
Context: The passage describes bills he offered and does not specify their status or details.
Beyer supports using tax incentives to encourage widespread adoption of mid-size electric vehicles. He describes this approach as a key part of the climate provisions in the Build Back Better Act.
Context: The passage does not specify the incentive amount or eligibility rules.
Beyer supports research and innovation to cut emissions across sectors. He co-leads the ARPA-E Reauthorization Act to develop transformational clean-energy technologies, and his NET Zero Act would scale up direct air capture to remove carbon pollution from the air. He also founded the Congressional Fusion Caucus to advocate for increased funding through private-public partnerships for fusion energy.
Context: The passage describes the ARPA-E and NET Zero measures as legislative efforts, not enacted laws.
Beyer sponsors the Healthy Climate and Family Security Act, which would set a cap on carbon pollution, auction pollution credits, and send the proceeds electronically to every American each quarter. He presents carbon pricing as a tool for responding to climate change at the needed scale.
Context: The bill is described as a proposal; the passage does not specify the cap level or the amount of each payment.
Beyer commits to continuing efforts to support students, educators, and schools in Northern Virginia and across the country. He identifies legislation, votes, and direct advocacy as ways he has opposed actions affecting the education system, but does not specify what future legislation or votes he will pursue.
Context: No specific future policy action or legislative measure is named.
Beyer opposes efforts to eliminate the Department of Education and weaken or end the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Office for Civil Rights, and Title I. He supports maintaining the federal department and these programs, which provide resources for students with special needs, protect students from discrimination, and help school systems serving large numbers of low-income students.
Context: The passage does not identify specific legislation or describe a new proposed measure.
Beyer supports ending U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen, citing the severe civilian losses. He describes this as an ongoing position.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.